9/11
September 11th, the year two thousand and one
The workday in America had barely begun
When evil descended from the sky
Causing thousands to be injured or to die
Those caught in the line of fire were innocent... just going about their day
A nation was horrified to see them taken in such a violent way
And as a nation, we mourned
While the attackers were vehemently scorned
Stories of loved ones lost are constantly being told
Some stories include heroes in the face of danger standing bold
September 11, 2001. We’ll never forget what happened on that date
Shaken? Sure. But this country is still undeniably great.
Encouraged
Tragedy far beyond anything my eyes have ever seen
How could anyone be so hateful, so callous, so mean?
Only God knows the depths of the horror the victims felt that day
Sacrificed for a senseless cause in a horrible way
An entire nation, indeed most of the world, shocked and dismayed
Frightened and angry survivors demanding that vengeance not be delayed
Days and days of digging... still thousands remain lost
The nation’s leaders vowing to apprehend and punish the attackers at all cost
A country in chaos, yet standing united, standing proud, standing strong
Celebrating the lives of those lost through candle light vigils, prayer, and song
We were rocked by these dastardly deeds, there is no doubt
We were knocked to our knees but we are up again and ready to show the
enemy that we are not out
Though the nation’s past is riddled with the temporary fall
We are sustained by a mighty God who sees us through it all
With a faith never ending, deep abiding, and true
Our citizens remain encouraged for we know what God can do.
Poems excerpted from "My Heart's Treasure" by Sunida York ©2005 All Rights Reserved.
